Business & Training Calendar

Entrepreneurship series resumes with focus on intellectual property. Orlando Lopez, Ph.D., Esq. and Janine Susan, Ph.D., Esq. of Burns & Levinson LLP Boston will give an overview of the main types of intellectual property including trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and patents.

Free or $10 with boxed lunch. Noon to 1:30 p.m. at the ATMC, 151 Martine St., Fall River. To RSVP call Amit Basnet at (508) 910-9815 or e-mail abasnet@umassd.edu For more information, go to atmc.umassd.edu

Center for Entrepreneurship

Nov. 13

2008 Entrepreneurship Expo and Awards Ceremony includes presentation by Steve Silverstein, owner of Not Your Average Joe's restaurant, plus workshops on small business topics, an exposition of business support services and an awards ceremony.

Free, from 4 - 8 p.m. at the college's Fall River campus. To sign up for exhibitor space or register to attend, visit the ACE website at www.bristolcc.edu/Community_Education/ace/Expo.cfm; contact Jeanne Girard at (508) 678-2811, Ext. 2695 or e-mail jeanne.girard@bristolcc.edu

Bryant University Executive Development Center

Oct. 14

Michael Roberto, author of "Why Great Leaders Don't Take Yes for an Answer," will lead seminar that aims to help C-level executives, vice presidents, and senior managers learn to cultivate dissent and debate while keeping conflict constructive and building consensus.

$150; begins at 8:30 a.m. on the Bryant University campus, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield. For more information, call (401) 232-6200, or e-mail edc@bryant.edu

Cranberry Country Chamber Of Commerce

Oct. 21

Annual auction event, the Great Pumpkin Auction, includes a six-day/night Photo Safari for two in South Africa; a 7-night stay for 4 adults at a Villa in Tuscany; 43 piece Reed & Barton flatware; charter fishing boat trip for 6; and more up for bid. Auctioneer is Kathy Kingston, Kingston Auction Co.

$10 per person. Silent auction bidding begins at 5:30 p.m.; live auction at 7 p.m. at LeBaron Hills Country Club in Lakeville. For information or to make a donation, call the chamber at (508) 947-1499.

International Trade Assistance

Oct. 9

Global trade expert and director of TradeRoots, Leslie Schweitzer, will speak at ITAC's annual meeting, detailing how companies from Southeastern Massachusetts can take advantage of the current trade environment and impact future trade legislation.

$30 per person, dinner included; from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at LeBaron Hills Country Club in Lakeville. RSVP to Sharon Martin at Sharon@massitac.org or (508) 324-4422.

Third Rhode Island Economic Summit provides opportunity for elected officials and small business owners to engage in dialogue about small business issues in the state. The goal is to formulate an advocacy package designed and approved by summit participants for the 2009 legislative session. Last year's summit resulted in solutions in five areas: taxes and budget, health care, regulations, education, and energy.

Free and open to small business owners at the Johnson & Wales University Providence campus. Committees will begin meeting in October to formulate summit agenda. To volunteer, contact the SBA RI District Office at (401) 528-4561.

SEED

Oct. 5

Basic business workshop: "Learn the Fundamentals in Planning, Preparing For, and Financing Your Business" is geared toward helping potential entrepreneurs evaluate and understand the fundamentals of owning one's own business.

Free, 9 a.m. - noon. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

"Understanding the Purpose of Financial Statements and How They Can Help Determine the Health of Your Business" will focus on helping attendees understand a balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Free, 1-4 p.m. Both workshops at The Charlie Horse, 674 Old West Center St., West Bridgewater. Refreshments provided.

Seminars also offered on Nov. 5 in Franklin; and Dec. 4 in Attleboro. For more information or to register, call Tamarah Barao at SEED at (508) 822-1020.